
Ridgerunner Nation is excited to welcome Warren Kirk to Grove Middle School and Grove High School! Coach Kirk will be joining the football staff at both the middle school and high school levels, as well as coaching weightlifting and PE. He comes to us from Little Kansas, where he led the Comets football program for the past several years. Please help us give a warm Ridgerunner welcome to Coach Warren Kirk!


Returning Ridgerunner Alert! GPS is thrilled to welcome Ridgerunner Alum, Lacy Moss, as the Speech and Language Pathologist at Grove Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 school year! Welcome home Lacy!


As the 2025-2026 school year is now underway, we would like to introduce our new certified staff members across the district.  First up is Lydia Cochran.  Mrs. Cochran returns to GPS after spending several years teaching in Jay.  She now joins Ridgerunner Nation as a Native American Specialist at the ECC and Lower Elementary and JOM and Indian Education Coordinator for the district.  We are excited to welcome her back to Grove Public Schools in her new role!


It was a bittersweet early morning at this GHS Senior Sunrise.... last first day of High School!!!!

Concurrent enrollment and college application news!!! We are having a meeting on Monday, August 18th at 5:30pm in the PAC for all parents and students about taking concurrent classes, getting those concurrent class fees paid for by our Gear Up grant and how to get your college applications paid for!!!!! Please plan on attending and bring your parent/guardian as some of the permission forms require their signature.


GHS Students: Check out this ACT Prep Class!!!


Congratulations to Jenni Hiatt!!! Accepted to Oklahoma State University! Well done Seniors!!! Keep the good news coming!!!


Notes in your lunch box; nothing better! The Lower kids smile and love to share their notes. Add a couple of lunch visitors, and you have a great time. 











What a great first day to be a Lower Ridgy! 









We want to see your first day of school pics!  Drop them in the comments!!! Welcome Back Ridgerunners!!! 


The Lower is ready to welcome our kids back!





Reminder of new times! 
Doors Open:
HS: 7:25
MS and Upper: 7:35
Lower and ECC:7:45
Please do not drop off your student until the doors have opened. We can't wait to see all of our Ridgerunners on the 1st Day of School tomorrow!!  


The Lower Elementary parents are welcome to walk their  students to class on the first day of school. It's going to be a great year!

Thank you to Amazon for delivering 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to our various sites. What an incredible donation from our community partner!  Thank you Amazon!!! 


It was great to see the more than 150 parents/guardians who attended Open House at GHS last night! Congratulations to the parents/guardians who won door prizes. You will be contacted shortly about prize pick up. 


The Class of 2028 is selling shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies to raise money for prom.
Please see the attached flyer and support the Class of 2028!
Turn in orders to the individuals listed at each site.
Thank you for your support!
Please see the attached flyer and support the Class of 2028!
Turn in orders to the individuals listed at each site.
Thank you for your support!



The Lower was so excited to welcome back our students and families at tonight's Open House. It was wonderful to see new students as well as our returning students. Officer Jimmy added to the fun as well. Let the year begin!










A HUGE thank you to Valence Surface Technologies  for donating backpacks full of school supplies to the Lower. Thank you for your support and kindness. 


Bond dollars at work! The crew has been working diligently to replace the Lower's old roof. Thank you to our community for supporting our schools!






The GHS Roof is starting to look pretty sharp as work continues!!! Ridgerunner Red looks fantastic!! A HUGE thank you to the Grove Community for approving the bond issue!!!
Hope to see students and parents at Open House tonight from 4-7!!!
Hope to see students and parents at Open House tonight from 4-7!!!


